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TOM CLANCY'S GHOST RECON
ADVANCED WARFIGHTER
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VERSION: 1.02
UPDATED: 20/06/06
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Welcome to my FAQ/Walkthrough to Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced
Warfighter
(GRAW), one of the best squad shooters to be made, and currently one
of the Xbox 360's best titles.
**NOTE- To Navigate around press (for Windows) ctrl + F (for Macs) Command +
F and type in the 4 character code next to the section you want to move to,
hit
enter and you're there (although you may have to press it twice). For some
perverse reason, this tends not to work on Macs using IE so don't say I
didn't warn you!
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============================ Table of Contents =========================
1. ABOUT THE GUIDE ---------------------------------------------------> AB01
1a - About the Author ----------------------------------------------> AB02
1b - Disclaimer ----------------------------------------------------> AB03
1c - Version History -----------------------------------------------> AB04
1d - Contact! (Information) ----------------------------------------> AB05
2. GHOST RECON -------------------------------------------------------> GR01
2a - About Ghost Recon ---------------------------------------------> GR02
2b - Controls ------------------------------------------------------> GR03
2b 1-- Getting around ------------------------------------------> SB01
2b 2-- Using the Ghost Team ------------------------------------> SB02
2b 3-- Commanding Support --------------------------------------> SB03
2c - Display -------------------------------------------------------> GR04
2d - Tactics / Tips ------------------------------------------------> GR05
2e - Enemies -------------------------------------------------------> GR06
3. CHARACTERS --------------------------------------------------------> CH01
3a - Scott Mitchell ------------------------------------------------> CH02
3b - The Ghosts ----------------------------------------------------> CH03
3c - Buddy ---------------------------------------------------------> CH04
3d - General Martin (Bulldog) --------------------------------------> CH05
3e - General Keating -----------------------------------------------> CH06
3f - President Ballantine (VIP 1) ----------------------------------> CH07
3g - President Ruiz-Pena (VIP 2) -----------------------------------> CH08
4. WEAPONS -----------------------------------------------------------> WP01
4a - MR-C ----------------------------------------------------------> WP02
4b - A550 Sniper ---------------------------------------------------> WP03
4c - M95 Sniper ----------------------------------------------------> WP04
4d - MR-C/AGL ------------------------------------------------------> WP05
4e - MK48 LMG ------------------------------------------------------> WP06
4f - SCAR-H --------------------------------------------------------> WP07
4g - SCAR-L/GL -----------------------------------------------------> WP08
5. SUPPORT -----------------------------------------------------------> SP01
6. WALKTHROUGH -------------------------------------------------------> WK01
6a - Mission 1 : Training ------------------------------------------> WK02
6b - Mission 2 : Contact! ------------------------------------------> WK03
6c - Mission 3 : Coup d'etat ---------------------------------------> WK04
6d - Mission 4 : Strong Point --------------------------------------> WK05
6e - Mission 5 : Mayday! Mayday! -----------------------------------> WK06
6f - Mission 6 : Ready for bear ------------------------------------> WK07
6g - Mission 7 : Quarterback ---------------------------------------> WK08
6h - Mission 8 : Guardrail IX --------------------------------------> WK09
6i - Mission 9 : Bulldog -------------------------------------------> WK10
6j - Mission 10: Fierce Resistance ---------------------------------> WK11
6h - Mission 11: NORAD on the line ---------------------------------> WK12
7. FAQS --------------------------------------------------------------> FQ01
7a. FAQs -----------------------------------------------------------> FQ02
8. THANKS AND CREDIT -------------------------------------------------> TK01
8a. Thanks and Credit ----------------------------------------------> TK02
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1. ABOUT THE GUIDE ---------------------------------------------------- AB01
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This is my first guide I have done for a while, in fact it's really the first
piece of writing I have done in a while so please bear with all of the dumb
spelling mistakes and missed out words until I can proof read it!
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1a - About the Author ------------------------------------------------ AB02
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My name is Michael Radford, a 20 year old student in England. I'm currently
using my spare time to catch up on some video gaming, and writing for them
obviously.
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1b - Disclaimer ------------------------------------------------------ AB03
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This guide is protected under copyright law. By reading this guide you agree
to
the conditions that you may read and/or download any part of it. However, may
not change, edit, alter and/or host it without express permission from the
author. This guide is the property of the author and is not owned or managed
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permission to host it.
The following sites, and ONLY the following sites are permitted to host this
guide. If you're reading it anywhere else, please let me know on
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Super Cheats ----------------------------- http://www.supercheats.com
CheatCC ---------------------------------- http://www.cheatcc.com
Neoseeker -------------------------------- http://www.neoseeker.com
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Furthermore, if you wish to host this guide on your website, please feel free
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1c - Version History ------------------------------------------------- AB04
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VERSION 1.00 -- NEW ADDITIONS! ---- 24/05/06 -------------------- 130ishkb
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Sorry for the long wait between updates, there have been some slight
alterations made such as the removal of line breaks where they shouldn't
be. Also a tip for what was once the hardest part of Mayday! Mayday! and
also a new site on the list above. Thanks to everyone who wrote in
(apart from those of you who didn't read the guide before emailing!)
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VERSION 1.00 -- HOORAH FOR FULL GUIDES! ---- 15/04/06 ---------- 130ishkb
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That's right, all the mission are finished as well as most weapons, support,
Characters, FAQs and everything else. To come, completion of proof reading.
Goody.... >:(
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VERSION 0.02 -- MORE LIKE 1 AND A BIT ---- 12/04/06 ---------- 100ishkb
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Okay, the mission Bulldog is now done (look out for the glitch), and
Heavy Resistance is well underway. Expect it and the rest of the guide
with a big 'Complete' symbol on Monday!
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VERSION 0.01 -- PART 1 COMPLETE ---- 09/04/06 --------------- 88 kb
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Most of the missions are now up, as well as well as the characters and
controls section. More to follow soon!
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1d - Contact! (Information) ------------------------------------------ AB05
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If you feel you have something that you want to contribute to the guide, be
it
CONSTRUCTIVE criticism, tips, mistake pointers, hosting requests or anything
else then email me on mike8580@googlemail.com and be sure to put something
with
Ghost Recon in the subject so it isn't eaten up by the junk filter.
On a side note, asking for gmail invites will not be accepted, sorry :(
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2. GHOST RECON -------------------------------------------------------- GR01
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2a - About Ghost Recon ----------------------------------------------- GR02
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Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter isn't the first Ghost Recon game to have
lived, however the premise has always been around the same. A team of elite
US
commandoes are sent in to what is normally impossible situations and de-fuse
conveniently placed non-US provoked global incidents. Although this time
fantasy
has thankfully taken more of a back seat to a more conventional type of
squad,
a bit.
As you can probably guess from the title, the game's story is covered by
fiction writer Tom Clancy. It may have just been me but I did expect a
slightly
more interesting storyline that the standard armed force stage a coup d'etat
with a stolen black project but that may just be me. From a gameplay
viewpoint
however, the game is first rate.
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2b - Controls -------------------------------------------------------- GR03
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Your not going to get very far into the game if you don't know what all of
those pretty buttons do. Here's a list of all of them and their respective
functions.
Left analogue stick -------------------- Move
Right analogue stick ------------------- Look
L3 ------------------------------------- Change stance
R3 ------------------------------------- Look through scope
A button (tap) ------------------------- Reload weapon
A button (hold) ------------------------ Change rate of fire / reload
B button (tap) ------------------------- Switch to last equipped weapon
B button (hold) ------------------------ Choose weapon from held
X button ------------------------------- Activate Thermal vision
Y button ------------------------------- Perform contextual action
Left D-pad ----------------------------- Move left on crosscom
Right D-pad ---------------------------- Move right on crosscom
Up D-pad ------------------------------- Team / Support action, move list up
Down D-pad ----------------------------- Team / Support action, move list
down
LB ------------------------------------- Change to aggressive / recon mode
LT ------------------------------------- Aim / hold breath in scope mode
RB ------------------------------------- Move camera to other shoulder
RT ------------------------------------- Fire
Back ----------------------------------- Go to tactical map
Start ---------------------------------- Pause
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2b 1-- Getting around ---------------------------------------------- SB01
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There are some missions in the game where you are going to have to go it
alone,
But even if you're not on one it can be helpful to know exactly what you can
and
can't do.
Stick to walls
--------------
The most basic of basics, an enemy will have a much harder time hitting you
if
you are behind a solid wall. Whenever you see one, jog up to it and press the
analogue stick towards it to push up. From this point on you can shimmy left
or
right under cover.
Precise Aiming
--------------
Providing you don't want to waste all of your ammunition firing at one rouge
enemy, hold down LT, this takes you into the aiming mode. Allowing you to
fire
with greater accuracy. If that's still not enough, if your weapon is equipped
with a scope, hit R3 to aim through it. From this point hold LT to steady
your
aim by holding your breath.
Y Contextual
------------
There are plenty of times pressing Y will do helpful things, so here's a list
of them.
Use fixed gun placement -- When standing near the grip of a mounted gun
turret
press Y to take up the controls and blast away!
Roll -- When crawling left or right, hit Y to roll in that direction to cover
ground faster.
Use Ammo Box -- If you come across an ammo box, pressing Y will re-fill and
sometimes give you the option to change your current weapon as well as boost
up
you and your team's health a notch.
Place C4 -- If you are near something that needs removing, loudly, press Y to
set a C4 demolition charge. Don't forget to get clear within the time limit.
Administer medical aid -- If one of the Ghosts go down, you can patch up the
wounded with a press of the all-functioning Y button. They won't be good as
new
but at least they won't be kicking the bucket right now.
Exit cover -- If you are courageously hiding behind a wall, hit Y to exit
your
hiding place and be shredded to death in a second.
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2b 2-- Using the Ghost Team ---------------------------------------- SB02
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One of the best parts of Ghost Recon is the Ghost Team. They will work as a
unit to spot and destroy foes using whatever is at their disposal and often
work
very well as bait / meat shields. Command them by doing the following.
------------------------------------------------
Go to
-------
Order your entire squad to move to a specific location by pressing up on the
d-
pad. This location will be where ever your targeting reticule is pointing at.
For a less precise but longer range moving method, press the back button and
use the left analogue stick to choose a location, then press up to have them
move there.
You can make your team press against walls, pillars or have them watch over
the
general area. However you cannot move your team individually or can you move
them yourself.
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Regroup
-------
If you want your team back press down on the d-pad at any time, the team will
position themselves at the best positions around you.
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Attack
------
This can also appear as snipe if you have a marksman, point either the map's
cursor or your aiming reticule at a located enemy and press up for the team
to
focus on hitting them.
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Assault / Recon
---------------
Alter how your team move and react to enemies with the different modes. Hit
LB
to switch between Recon, where you team will move slowly, checking their
surroundings for and attempting to locate enemies, holding fire when they do
until they are spotted; and Assault where they will strike enemies on sight,
alerting nearby enemies and bringing a hoard of bullets their way.
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Destroy tank / heilo / vehicle
------------------------------
If you are in range of an enemy vehicle get your heavy gunner, grenadier or
anti-tank gunner to destroy it. Try to do these on sight before they have a
chance to return fire and pin you down.
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Heal Teammate
-------------
If one of your team mates health turns grey and begins to flash you must heal
him before he bites the dust. If you're not in a position to do it yourself,
target the casualty and press up on the D-pad to send one of the others into
what may very well be a firing line. Try to kill the enemy who killed your
team
mate or lay down suppression fire while he is being healed up.
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2b 2-- Commanding Support ------------------------------------------ SB03
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Not only do you get your Ghost Squad helping out with the fighting, but
occasionally you get some support units to help out too. These come in the
form
of UAVS, ACPs, tanks and helicopters. To use them do the following:
Air support -- UAV 3 Cypher
---------------------------
UAVs move around the map like a member of the Ghost Team, for best results go
into the tactical map and press up on the D-pad to choose their destination.
You can then press LB to send it into Recon mode, it will then locate all
enemies, but make it very vulnerable to attack, so only do it in short
bursts,
press LB to send it back up to a higher altitude and move it to a safer
location when you're done.
Air support -- Black Hawk / Apache
----------------------------------
At times you will get slightly more advanced flying machines that can fire
back. These are often a good alternative to taking out all the bad guys
yourself. Just hide, activate the tactical map and select targets for the
chopper to strike. Be warned however, although impervious to small arms fire,
it only takes one hit from a AA battery or mobile platform to take one out of
the sky, so either deal with these positions before sending in the support or
try to get in the first hit, the latter tactic is not advised for the Black
Hawk.
Ground support -- Tank / APC
----------------------------
A lot less flexible then the air support units, but in general a lot tougher,
ground units can only be sent forwards and backwards along a pre-allotted
track. Do this by pressing down and up on the D-pad for move back and
forwards
respectively. Target an enemy and press up as normal to fire.
Be careful when moving tanks when there are enemy tanks in the area, they
can't
take too much punishment and sometimes will just sit there taking damage
unless
you order them to fire.
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2c - Display --------------------------------------------------------- GR04
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Okay so ready to kick to Mexican rebel bee-hind? Well fire up the console,
load
the campaign and stare on in horror at all of the flashing menus. Fear not,
here's a list of what you may expect to see.
Cross-com Command window (top left)
----------------------------------
Either in red or blue depending on the situation or if no support is present
not there at all, this video feed shows which support you have ready and what
they can do.
In the centre of the Cross-com (CC from now on) there is a video box. Who
ever
you have selected at the time (Ghost team, Black Hawk etc) will appear in
first person view in this box, although it's never too helpful unless out of
aerial vehicles sadly.
Above and below the CC video channel are two arrows with some commands on
them
(detailed above) press which ever one tickles your fancy and watch as team
mates
go about their orders being shot to death instead of you. Remember that you
cannot move individual team members (annoyingly), where one goes they all go.
**NOTE- As well as pressing up and down on the main screen, hit back to go to
the map and use to cursor to give longer range, if less accurate orders.
Finally, if you have more then one supporting unit you will see vertical bars
running down either the left or right (or both) sides of the CC. This means
that
there is more then one support unit available for orders, press left of right
to
switch between them.
Support Health
--------------
Having a team is good, and having a team that has not been torn to shreds the
second they go into combat is even better. So depending on who is selected in
your CC you will see underneath it either a green, yellow or red box. The
colours are fairly self-explanatory just remember, if any team member's
health
is in the red (especially the Ghost Team), their chance of surviving a full
on
assault is quite low. It's also worth remembering that you cannot heal
support
units that are not the Ghost Team, as they have a habit of exploding when
their
health hits 0%.
Player info
-----------
At the bottom left of the screen you will see three boxes detailing your
character's current actions and status. On the far left there is an icon
showing
what position you are in (prone, crouch or upright), obviously the more
vertical
you are, the faster you can move but more inaccurate and larger target you
will
be.
In the middle of the info boxes we have all of the Y Context actions
(detailed
above). If you come near a wall, gun, near-dead team-mate, gun turret etc hit
Y
to perform the relevant contextual action.
Lastly, on the right you have your health meter. Not surprisingly, this
governs
your health. When health is at 100% you're green, 45% it's yellow and 25%
it's red and you're nearly going the way of the scores of baddies behind you.
**NOTE- Although health does recharge, it only does so up until the last
point
(100%, 45% or 25%), you can only get it recharged by going to an ammo box or
APC
which moves it up from either red to yellow or yellow to green once, or by
visiting the Ghost Truck which returns it to full charged and green.
Download Channel
----------------
Another video link this time at the top right of the screen and only appears
when a transmission is being made. Here is where you get you mission orders
or
information about your current location.
Targeting Reticule
------------------
The circle in the middle of the screen, this normally is the best way of
targeting close range enemies. It is also a way to accurately move support
units. For instance, point at a wall and press up with the Ghost Team in the
CC
and they will press up against it. This system is handy for giving short
precise
commands to your team, although less accurate with Air Support.
External context action
-----------------------
When you point the targeting reticule at an incapacitated teammate
or an active enemy vehicle a small box appears in the lower centre of the
screen. Pressing up at this point will cause a certain team member to heal
the
fallen teammate or destroy the vehicle.
Objective Box
-------------
A reasonably simple one now, when ever you get a new objective or cross a
checkpoint to save, a box appears in the bottom right corner telling you so.
Ammunition Information
----------------------
In the far bottom right is a box detailing your current supply of ammunition
as well as how much is left in your current clip.
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2d - Tactics / Tips -------------------------------------------------- GR05
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Of course, knowing what all of the things on the screen do is one thing, not
getting killed to death at the first shout of 'AIEEEEEEEEE' is another thing
completely. So, here're a few tips you may find useful to avoid all of that
unpleasant being shot to pieces business.
Rate of Fire
------------
There maybe a time in the game when you consider it is a virtue to only be
able
to shoot one round at a time. However, normally you will have plenty of ammo
and
lots of rebels to deal with. So on your assault rifle (providing you're
carrying one) press and hold 'A' to bring up the menu, then go to the
automatic setting, release 'A' and spray metal projectile death at the
nearest
hostile.
Grenades
--------
Okay, grenades can be a bit of a pain to throw accurately in this game, and
if
you have the Ghost Team with you, they tend to be fairly handy with them. On
the
other hand, smoke grenades can be a real help when used correctly. They don't
have to be thrown far, and as long as you stay concealed enemies will not
return
fire. Use this tactic when you're vastly out numbered and need to meet the
enemy
in a head-on situation.
But I don't feel like fighting today!
-------------------------------------
There are many occasions in the game, where you will not even have to move to
beat your latest adversary. Use the map function to move teammates
around and provide locations for them to fire. Then stroll down the post-
carnage
streets to give them a well earned pat on the back (after you finish your
coffee obviously).
Surprise @#*o$*%$, #o*# o* $&*#!!!
------------------------------------------
If there are two ways of getting to an enemy position, it maybe worth sending
your team one way, and going another. Then, when everyone is in position,
order
Assault mode, and volia! Fire from both sides, nobody knows what's going on
and
the resulting combat is over fast with less friendly casualties.
The Whirly Bird catches the evil rebel
--------------------------------------
If on the rare occasion you have a Black Hawk or Apache buzzing around,
combat
can be made a lot easier. Pull back your squad to an area when they either
can
see the enemy for targeting, or just cannot be hit, send in the chopper and
use
the back menu to fire at targets. Since helicopters are bulletproof (as long
as
the bullet isn't an AAA shell obviously) they will take no damage and neither
will you. Huzzah!
Tanks go Duh, duh, duh, duuuh, duh for a reason
-----------------------------------------------
Sometimes you will have a few tanks along for the ride, and like the
helicopters
are, to small arms fire bullet proof. This means that when ordered to advance
they can provide needed cover to your team while taking out enemy artillery.
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2e - Enemies --------------------------------------------------------- GR06
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
There are several different enemies in the game, and there's a lot of them;
how
Ontiveros got such a huge army is beyond me, anyway, here's a run rown of all
the enemies. Which ever enemy you face the best way to 'liberate' them from
their distorted crusade is to stay behind cover, wait until they stop firing
and then return fire.
RoF = Rate of Fire
Soldier -- Aim (7/10), RoF (5/10), Damage (6/10)
-------
Your basic grunt of the Rebel army, these guys wield 30k assault rifles and
are
more accurate then the Gunner. You will encounter more Soldiers then any
other
type. They more or less always move together in groups of 2 or 3 and may go
for M50 mounted guns if they're nearby.
Gunner -- Aim (3/10), RoF (7/10), Damage (7/10)
------
Gunners can be a pain to your advancement, especially if there is more then
one
of them and are guarding each other. Gunners pack heavy machine guns and
can fire for long periods of time (albeit not accurately). You will often
find
Gunners around Soldiers and will provide them cover while they stick their
heads
out to fire at you. If you run into them, take them out before dealing with
their lesser Soldier friends.
Marksman -- Aim (8/10), RoF (1/10), Damage (10/10)
--------
At second to top of the 'must kill first' list, these guys normally hide on
roofs or inside buildings. They may not fire very fast, but if they hit you
in
the head (and they will almost exclusively aim for it), they will kill you or
your team mates in one shot.
Anti-tank Gunner -- Aim (6/10), RoF (1/10), Damage (10/10)
----------------
An Anti-tank Gunner can be both you and your support units' worst nightmare.
They will destroy support tanks in two hits and if you or the rest of the
Ghosts
are anywhere close to the blast one hit for you. Taking cover won't really
matter if what you hide behind explodes all over you in a blitz on concrete
doom, so as soon as you see him, take him out.
The Anti-tank Gunner takes a long time to line up and fire, so use this
opportunity to kill him as soon as possible.
Agula 7 Soldier -- Aim (9/10), RoF (7/10), Damage (8/10)
---------------
Identified by a Ghost Team member saying 'Rebel elites', these are Ontiveros'
personal special forces and they are a lot more accurate and faster then
normal
troops. Use the same tactics as always for them, but watch out, they always
attempt to shoot for the head. Don't expect to see these until the last few
levels.
Agula 7 Gunner -- Aim (6/10), RoF (9/10), Damage (8/10)
--------------
Surprisingly accurate and very deadly, don't be caught out in the open if
there
is one of these close by.
Agula 7 Marksman -- Aim (10/10), RoF (4/10), Damage (10/10)
----------------
The special forces marksman will always aim for your head, don't leave
yourself
open even when pressing against a wall as any part of you maybe showing and
therefore be shot by them. There is almost always more then one in an area
providing cover in secure positions for their teams either in more buildings
or
soldiers on the ground.
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3. CHARACTERS --------------------------------------------------------- CH01
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3a - Scott Mitchell -------------------------------------------------- CH02
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The main character of GRAW and leader of the Ghost Team. He is well-respected
as captain of the Ghosts and renowned in the higher echelons of the army as
an
effective leader whose level headedness under intense conditions make him a
perfect commander of one of their special operations teams.
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3b - The Ghosts ------------------------------------------------------ CH03
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Elite units of the army, members who have been promoted to the special
forces Ghost Team are quiet, well trained and loyal to Scott and their
commanders. Facing off a large enemy force using new hi-tech equipment is
their speciality.
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3c - Buddy Aldridge -------------------------------------------------- CH04
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
De Facto leader of the Ghost Teams actions on the ground. Buddy pilots the
Ghost's Black Hawk and keeps an eye on troop movements around the area. Buddy
was once an instructor at the Academy, where he was in teacher of, amongst
others Carlos Ontiveros. He remembers the young man's aggression and remains
anxious that he is not underestimated.
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3d - General Martin (Bulldog) ---------------------------------------- CH05
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Leader of the US Troops on the field, General Martin, codenamed Bulldog over
time comes to rely on the Ghost Team to end the rebel uprising in Mexico.
General Martin is often found in a Black Hawk keeping an eye on the
situation.
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3e - General Keating ------------------------------------------------- CH06
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Overall command of the Occupation force is given to General Keating in the
Crisis Center, although letting Martin handle the hands-on orders, Keating
issues commands and objectives to the Ghosts.
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3f - President Ballantine (VIP 1) ------------------------------------ CH07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Supreme Commander of the US Forces, although involved in the current
situation
by accident. Ballantine was signing an North American accord with the
Canadian
Prime Minister and Mexican President before the coup. While working to
restore
peace to the country, he leaves most of the decision making to his Generals.
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3g - President Ruiz-Pena (VIP 2) ------------------------------------- CH08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The current President of Mexico, Pena works with the US forces to try to
restore
peace and end the Coup over his country. When he learns of General Ontiveros'
involvement he does everything in his power to stop him.
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3h - Josh Rosen ------------------------------------------------------ CH09
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Second Black Hawk pilot, Rosen is most of the time with Bud in Black Hawk 4.
He
oversaw the Ghost final training before been called into use when the coup
d'tat
takes place in Mexico City.
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3i - General Carlos Ontiveros --------------------------------------- CH10
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Son of the first General Ontiveros, he is committed to instate himself as the
leader of Mexico. With a surprising large force he successfully instates
himself
as ruler of the county and attempts to fight off American troops until he
gather
international backing.
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4. WEAPONS ------------------------------------------------------------ WP01
============================================================================
===========
MR-C
Magazines: 50
Bullets: 500
---
5.56x25mm - The Modular Rifle - Caseless is a lightweight weapon with a
large,
50 round magazine. Although it maintains decent accuracy, it's high rate of
fire
can make it harder to control then other infantry rifles.
---
Without a doubt the best weapon in the game, if you don't know what you
should
use this is always the best choice. Combining near sniper rifle performance
in
long range and discreet, accurate fire on mid to close range means you can't
go
wrong. Oh, and ignore the synopsis about it being harder to control, it stays
stable even on full auto. Finally it has a large magazine, so you rarely find
yourself needing to reload when you could be shooting during a longer
firefight.
===========
===========
A550 Sniper
Magazines: 10
Bullets: 50
---
12.7x99mm - Built for Special Operations counter sniper and anti-vehicle
fire,
the SR A550 is both powerful and accurate at long ranges. This weapon can
pierce
thin walls and shoot hidden enemies.
---
The best sniper rifle in the game, this semi-automatic sniper rifle can fire
through small walls and has a meaty magazine size. Use this when given the
choice between it and the M95.
===========
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M95 Sniper
Magazines: 6
Bullets: 50
---
12.7x99mm - The M95 is a compact, bullpup, bolt-action sniper rifle designed
to
fit into a small package. This weapon can pierce thin walls and shoot hidden
enemies.
---
About the same as the A550 only bolt action with a smaller magazine size,
unless
you need to fold it away in your backpack for a field meeting (which is
unlikely) it doesn't provide much of a different service then the A550.
===========
===========
MR-C/AGL
Magazines: 50
Bullets: 600
(Grenade launcher) (6)
---
5.56x25mm - Coupling the high rate of fire of the MR-C with a 40mm grenade
launcher provides a tremendous amount of firepower.
---
This is the standard MR-C with reduced accuracy, no zoom and a grenade
launcher
attached to the bottom. Fun for blowing up enemy (and abandoned) vehicles
with,
but overall inferior to the MR-C.
===========
===========
MK48 LMG
Magazines: 100
Bullets: 800
---
7.67x51mm - The Mk48 is a newly designed light machine gun, designed to
provide
heavy firepower in a light portable platform.
---
A heavy weapon sometimes used by the gunner of your team. The MK48, like any
machine gun, cannot fire very accurately and is best used for spraying areas
with multiple contacts.
===========
===========
SCAR-H
Magazines: 30
Bullets: 500
---
7.62x51mm - This is an assault rifle. This weapon employs two modes of fire:
burst and single shot. Low scope range.
---
One of the better weapons in the game, similar to the MR-C with a lower zoom
range and more indiscreet fire. Use it when there are a lot of enemies that
need
taking out quickly in the same area.
===========
===========
SCAR-L/GL
Magazine: 30
Bullets: 500
---
5.56x40mm - The SCAR-L is fitted with an underbarrel 40mm grenade launcher
for
heavy indirect fire.
---
Exactly like the SCAR-H only with less accuracy and a grenade launcher and no
zoom. Again, nice for blowing up vehicles and that's about it, use the SCAR-H
or
the MR-C.
===========
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5. SUPPORT ------------------------------------------------------------ SP01
============================================================================
There will be various support units available during the campaign. Here's a
list of them all.
Key:
NAME -- Name of support
TYPE -- Support type
DESTRUCTIBILITY -- How fast does it take damage (higher the worse it is)
MOBILITY --------- How easily / quickly does it move round the battle zone
FIREPOWER -------- How much fire can it lay down, obviously
RECON ABILITY ---- How easily it can locate targets on the HUD
----
Synopsis
GHOST TEAM
Ground support
Destructibility -- 7/10
Mobility --------- 8/10
Fire power ------- 6/10
Recon ability ---- 8/10
----
You will get the rest of the Ghost Team as support for you for most of the
game's missions. They are fast, agile and can put down quite a bit of fire
power. Their ability to regenerate health is also nice, in a way having more
health then any other support unit (although they do lose it faster).
UAV3
Air support
Destructibility -- 8/10
Mobility --------- 7/10
Fire power ------- 0/10
Recon ability ---- 10/10
----
A handy device used to scout out the area for enemies, this can be extremely
useful when you are entering a zone with high rebel activity or locating
snipers
before sticking your head out. The UAV can be positioned like the Ghost squad
and has two modes of flight. Although not very fast and normally spotted by
enemies when you send it over, it is agile and can spot enemies in any
position
within its range instantly.
BLACK HAWK
Air support
Destructibility -- 4/10
Mobility --------- 7/10
Fire power ------- 7/10
Recon ability ---- 7/10
----
As well as providing a useful method of moving around the Black Hawk can use
its
mounted machine gun to fire at enemies whilst you remain concealed. Although
not
vulnerable assault rifle fire, it will take small damage from gunners and
lots
of damage from AAA sites, tanks and APCs, destroying it instantly. However,
fast
and with decant
mobility it is well worth using if you have the choice.
APACHE
Destructibility -- 2/10
Mobility --------- 8/10
Fire power ------- 9/10
Recon ability ---- 4/10
----
Although only capable of spotting targets at its forward quadrant and even
then
only within a small distance, the Apache more then makes up for it in heavy
weapons with the standard machine gun and a rocket launcher. The Apache is
all
but immune to any sort of personal weapon fire, but can be damaged by APCs,
tanks and AAA batteries. If you see any of these make sure they are removed
before opening fire on anything else.
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6. WALKTHROUGH -------------------------------------------------------- WK01
============================================================================
This walkthrough was composed on the Normal difficulty setting since that's
what
most players will go on first time round. If you play on the harder setting
then
expect more enemies, head shots and easier being killed etc, but nothing
vastly
different.
Also, note that enemies will often move around, the same soldier / gunner may
not be in the same place twice so be careful if you can't find them and work
around it.
============================================================================
6a - Mission 1 : Training -------------------------------------------- WK02
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
DIFFICULTY: 1/5
============================================================================
When the mission first loads listen to Rosen and press the left analogue
stick
forwards to move to the objective.
New Objective: Shoot from cover
-------------------------------
Press the right analogue stick left or right and turn 180 degrees to see a
concrete block to your left. Run to the other side of it and press up against
the wall. Hit RB to switch sides and then move along the wall to the edge of
the
block, continuing to hold the direction you are going to peek.
Press LT while peaking to jump out, use the left analogue stick to aim at the
target and press RT to fire at it, then unstick from the wall with the Y
button.
Now it's time to reload. Press a briefly to do so, after it is complete press
and hold A, using the D-pad to select the automatic fire function.
Move to the low wall further from where you shot the first target and press
against the checkpoint. Press up on the left analogue stick to peak and while
doing so hit R3 to go into scope mode. Hold L3 to hold your breath, as soon
as
you do two targets will appear, shoot them both and press R3 a few more times
to
exit scope mode and press Y to un-stick from the wall.
New Objective: Ambush enemy
----------------------------
Woohoo, time for the assault course! Go near the low wall you just shot from
(not close enough to stick) and press Y to use the context action, then run
over
to the next low wall, sticking to it and moving to the left hand side.
Exactly like the first time only with moving targets. Wit for them to come
close
then press LT aim, and RT to fire.
Before proceeding, hit back and look at the area, when Josh shuts up and more
of
the map becomes accessible follow the road. In front of you there should be a
low wall, an even lower wall and the next objective. An enemy tank will use
this
opportunity to fire at you, so use the cover provided (pressing L3 to crouch)
to
move to the objective.
New Objective: Acquire smoke grenades
--------------------------------------
At the ammo box, hit the contextual action Y button to restock and change
weapon
(this is automatic). Now press and hold the B button to go into your gun
list,
from here choose the grenade icon, then hold A to go into the weapon specific
menu and choose the smoke grenades.
Move slightly to the right to get a good view between the two walls, being
careful not to become in range of the Bradley and throw the grenade. Wait for
the smoke to fill and then run forward.
New Objective: Reach rocket launcher in the parking lot
----------------------------------------------------------
As you near the garage listen to John and move left, up the ramp, then again
up
the ramp at the back of the first floor. Finally turn right and approach the
next ammo box.
Hehe, now we've got a rocket launcher, a ZEUS MPAR to be exact. You probably
still have you're smoke grenades equipped so hold down the B button and
choose
the ZEUS.
Move to the left of the two wrecked cars and duck under the low wall. You
can't
press up against it with a rocket launcher so stay crouched until you get a
clean shot, pop up and fire. The tank takes two shoots to be destroyed, so
make
sure you duck while reloading.
New Objective: Move to rally point
----------------------------------
Take a look over to the right of the destroyed tank to see the Ghost Truck
pull
up. Retrace your steps down to the truck and move to the objective. You have
a
choice of who you want to bring with you here, but since all of their jobs of
the same it doesn't make a lot of difference. On the Teammates screen press
A,
then A again to select the default weapon (or which ever you want since you
only
get to choose two for now).
Objective updated: Order team
-----------------------------
After pressing A to confirm, the Ghost Truck drives away and you are left
with
three teammates. Look directly away from where the Ghost Truck was and look
at
the objective. Point the targeting reticule at it and press up on th d-pad to
order the team to go there, then do the same for the low wall to the left.
Press down on the d-pad to regroup your team and press LB to go into Recon
mode,
then again to move back into assault mode, if you are unsure what these do,
look
in the appropriate section above.
You will now be taken into map mode, look around and then press the back
button
to leave it.
New Objective: Secure the zone
------------------------------
Move to the next objective point, your team will also head over there. When
you
get to the next corner, aim at the low wall to the side of the road and press
up
on the d-pad to order your team there. From this point either sit back and
wait
for the other Ghosts to finish them or do it yourself.
After combat ends, one of you men gets hit, either stand by them and press Y
to
heal the up or target them and press up on the d-pad to get a teammate to do
it.
New Objective: Command vehicle
------------------------------
Order a regroup to make sure your team follows you and move to the next
position. You now have an APC Stryker under your command. Press right on the
d-
pad to change to the APC and press up to issue the Move On order.
**Note- Sometimes the APC will not move, if so move in front of it and give
the
order again to sort it out.
As the APC moves forward and enemy Stryker moves out with some infantry.
Press
left on the d-pad to go back to the Ghost and move out of combat range. After
the APC destroys the enemy move to the next objective.
New Objective: Clear the zone
-----------------------------
Make sure the Ghost team are following by ordering a regroup and stop near
the
sand bags, from here shoot at all the enemies that appear. Remember to use
the
scope for far off enemies and try your hand at grenades. If you run out of
ammo
there is a fill up to the right of the sand bags. Once everything is settled
and
you get your next order off Josh, go to the Black Hawk on the other side of
the
field.
New Objective: Reach extraction point
-------------------------------------
Head on over to the Black Hawk, when you're there it's training, and mission
complete!
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6b - Mission 2 : Contact! -------------------------------------------- WK03
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DIFFICULTY: 2/5
============================================================================
Here is the first time we meet Buddy, he is going to be the main rely of
information between the ground and the Generals for the Ghost team.
New Objective: Reach Ramirez's position
---------------------------------------
Objective updated: To reach Ramirez, leave the highway and move into
industrial
area
----
After the cut-scene finishes and you're on the ground make your way down the
highway. Listen to the chatter between Buddy and Jose until you get to the
destroyed car in the shadows to the right of the highways end.
Press and hold A and switch to automatic, then locate the sentry walking down
the street, kill him and move to the wall ahead. Move to the right, passed
the
window and locate the guard behind the fence across the road, take him out.
Move down the road and locate the last solider down an ally to the right.
After
he is down follow the road until your objective changes.
New Objective: Move to rally point
----------------------------------
Ramirez has been rumbled and you've been ordered to abort. Turn left and move
past the wooden fence into an alleyway. Duck under the barrels ahead and
shoot
the far enemy on the right, then throw a grenade at the car in front to
destroy
the one behind it.
Move to the car and kill the solider to the right, then head left following
the
road, as you go you should hear Buddy trying to contact Ramirez. AS you enter
the open space the Ghost Truck pulls up. Select your team, for this section
I'd
recommend using the MR-C although the SCAR-L works nicely too. Which ever you
choose, confirm and press A. Now it's time to find Ramirez!
For this part you get a UAV3 Cypher, anyone who has played Metal Gear Solid
2,
as well as a few other games will be very familiar with these things,
difference
is, this time there on our side, and then don't have guns, awww.
To control the Cypher, select it in the CC by pressing right on the d-pad.
You
will go into map mode, move the selector to the objective and press up to
order
it to go to (just like the Ghost Squad), when it arrives press LB to go into
Detect mode. After Ramirez is located switch back to Standby mode and press
regroup to bring it back. You will automatically exit map mode and the
objectives update.
Objective updated: To reach Ramirez, move to the railroad
---------------------------------------------------------
Okay, point at the objective and move down the small slope and through the
ally.
Ahead will be a stack of planks and beyond that some stairs leading back onto
the highway. Put the team on Recon and place them against the wood, then look
to
the right and position them against the other stack. From here they should
sight
on an enemy. Take the shot yourself or give the order to fire, shortly after
the
first goes down they should spot the other one. After they're both down go up
the stairs with your team.
On the highway head right and move to the far end. Look over to the road
underneath and sight the two transports coming down the road. It's a bigger
headache if you leave them since you have to deal with twice as many enemies
so
order your squad to crouch near the low wall edge and fire at the guards and
trucks.
After it quietens down carry on moving right and when you get to the stairs
head
down.
Depending on how many solider you got when they came out of the transports
will
decide the final amount of enemies. Move with caution towards the objective.
Soon you will come to two high walls outside the train station. Hit Recon and
position the team on the corner to look for enemies. Send the Cypher out to
scan
the carriages, locate the targets.
New objective: Reach extraction point
-------------------------------------
hit regroup and move past the wall, locate the enemy to the far right past
the
fence and take him out if he is there, if not move past the gap to the next
row
with the squad. Take out any enemies who appear, look out for the one on the
rails of the water tower to the far left. Fighting in such close quarters can
be
a pain, try your best to keep everyone in one piece and keep moving through
the
gaps, taking out enemies as they appear.
When you get to the end of the train store you should see a red building with
a
car poster. Move forward with the team and look to the left. Guards will pour
out of the gate so take them out.
Next go into the map and choose the Black Hawk in the CrossCom. Select
targets
for it and press up to clean them out. Once all the targets are down move to
the
courtyard and make your way into the building. Watch your step as there maybe
some enemies that the Black Hawk didn't see and the Cypher doesn't work
inside.
Move up the stairway on the left and across the railing over the warehouse.
On
the other side you will get a transmission from Buddy, follow the walkway
until
you get to a low wall with railings above. Sight the two enemies on the top
floor, after they are neutralised go up the stairs at the end of the platform
and keep following it to the next corner.
Head up the stairs, past the chimneys and up more stairs to the roof, your
other
Black Hawk leaves at this point not that it matters since after you move to
the
Black Hawk it's mission complete.
============================================================================
6c - Mission 3 : Coup d'etat ----------------------------------------- WK04
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
DIFFICULTY: 2/5
============================================================================
For someone who is badly injured they Ramirez seems to be doing awfully well,
just holding his arm. Anyway the Canadian Prime Minister has suffered
slightly
more then Ramirez in the fact he's dead. Black Hawk 4 is currently flying
over
Mexico City, it's your job to find the US President and Mexican President.
But
first it's time for some well earned sitting down time.
Remember in the last mission where the Black Hawk used it's chain gun to
cause
wanton carnage, didn't that look fun? Exactly! As Black Hawk 4 circles the
plaza
you must take out the enemies. They appear on the HUD when they're in range
so
no need to detect them manually. The gun is very prone to over heating so try
to
fire in bursts of only a few seconds, if the heater indicator gets in the
red,
stop firing and let it cool down again.
When BK4 gets to the Plaza take out the APC coming down the road on the far
right, then the two troop transports at road running along opposite side to
the
APC. Clean up the mess and wait until you land.
New objective: Reach VIP1's position
-------------------------------------
Time to find the President. After you land move forward along the road past
the
destroyed transports to the parked minibus. Follow the side street and put
the
squad against the red building. Look down towards the green bin and locate
the
enemy soldier (if he is not there don't let down your guard). Move down the
ally
sticking near the left wall. When the wall ends look past it and press up
against the one further back. If the previous enemy was not there last time
he
will be standing here, if so take him out and regroup the squad to your
position.
Put the squad next to the wall and hit Assault mode. Take out the two
rightmost
enemies and then duck into the small shading near the wall. Take out the next
enemy through the first window, then move along to the corner, take out any
remaining enemies through this window. After Buddy confirms the last one them
are down follow the road to the corner and duck into the outstretch
overlooking
the plaza.
Look out for the green shack outside of the outstretch, when you see it, aim
at
one of the pillers and order 'Go to', then either move to a free one or press
against the green shack and use the corners to fire.
After all the enemies are down, hit recon mode and move the squad to the
green
shack. Give it a few seconds and if no more targets appear run over to the
objective.
Objective updated: Hold position
--------------------------------
Once at the limo look at the tents directly opposite the stage, move your
team
to the side facing the stage and kill the rebels who arrive. Move to the
right
of the tent when the APC arrives, take out the gunner and order it's
destruction.
Objective updated: Create a diversion
-------------------------------------
Abrew and the President need to escape in the APCs which are currenly stuck
near
another roadblock. Head to the objective, there are no enemies around yet.
When
you get to the checkpoint locate and destroy the tanker to create a
diversion.
After the pyrotechnics end kill anyone who somehow managed to survive and
regroup with the Ghost Truck.
Hoorah we can use Ramirez, probably the most accurate of all the Ghosts (told
you he got better fast). Choose a team and a gun, and wait for the APC.
Send it forward and use it for cover. Order it to shoot at the enemies and
you
and the Ghosts wipe up what's left. At the corner send to Ghosts to the edge
and
the APC round first. Use the same strategy of ordering the APC to fire and
you
and the Ghosts hitting what they miss.
Make sure you stay away from the final APC further down the road, after they
are
all mopped up regroup with the APC convoy.
Objective updated: Secure VIP2
------------------------------
Stay away from the second APC as it gets destroyed, after it does follow the
Mexican President and Abreu up onto the second floor of the garage. Regroup
the
squad at the top and if you aren't already go into Assault mode. The team
will
normally get into fairly decent positions so find one yourself and kill the
rebels as they follow you up. Keep an eye out on the ramp up next to your
position some more rebels will attack just to the left of it.
After they are all destroyed go upto the roof.
Objective updated: Reach drop point
-----------------------------------
Head over to the ammo box and retrieve the ZEUS MPAR and head to the far edge
of
the garage. Just like back in the first level, you need to destroy the APC,
unlike the first level, there's two of them and you can die. Make sure the
squad
stay away since they always end up being hit and destroy the two APCs from
the
roof, it helps if you throw a smoke grenade at the side to cover your
position.
Objective updated: Extract with VIP2
------------------------------------
Retrace your steps down to the ground and head to the objective. Don't worry
there're no more enemies to worry reach the APCs and board them.
New objective: Ambush enemy convoy
-----------------------------------
Objective updated: Destroy the armoured vehicles
------------------------------------------------
When the mission start press your team against the low wall and wait for the
enemy. From this point use the ZEUS MPAR to destroy the vehicles and let your
team hit the troops.
Objective updated: Move to rally point
--------------------------------------
When the objective updates head over to the rally point pick your team and a
weapon again, I'd recommend the MR-C or the MK48 LMG.
New objective: Regroup with VIP2
---------------------------------
After everything's agreed on go into the map menu and choose the Cypher in
the
CC. Move the cursor over to the plaza in red and search as much of it as
possible paying special interest the rightmost building and the building in
the
back of the plaza for snipers. When the UAV is almost destroyed send it
somewhere safe.
Move around the building in front of you and start taking out the group of
enemies. You should try to place priority in eliminating the sniper in the
tall
building before taking out the soldiers and gunners. After you take out all
the
ones in range, move forwards near the troop transports and finish off the
rest
of them.
Move to the left side of the building in the centre of the street, slowly
make
you're way around until you see the sniper between you and the embassy. When
in
range take him out. Keep an eye on the alley left of the sniper for troops.
After he's down, head down the ally to the left of his and stick to the edge
of
the wall. Near the corner, throw a smoke grenade and kill the closest guards
to
you, then the gunner on the roof, finally kill the two one the opposite end
of
the area. After they are down, make your way over the large plaza to the US
embassy.
After the embassy is destroyed get to VIP2's position, then place your squad
near a low wall and take cover behind the broken pillar. When APCS enter make
sure you kill the gunner, after that it doesn't matter whether the actual
vehicle is destroyed or not.
New objective: Hold Position
----------------------------
Your squad normally deal with the enemies coming in from the centre, however
they will try to move round to the side and attack, kill any soliders who get
in
range keeping an eye out for any trying to rush the embassy and kill the
Mexican
President. After a while, an Apache will enter the battle, go into the map
mode
and use it to destroy all the enemies (vehicles first!) in the area. Continue
to
do so until Black Hawk 4 enters. The Mexican President will now follow you so
slowly make your way to the helicopter making sure that no enemies remaining
hit
VIP2. After VIP2 and your squad enter the Black Hawk, it's mission complete.
============================================================================
6d - Mission 4 : Strong Point ---------------------------------------- WK05
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
============================================================================
New objective: Destroy Anti Air Bunkers
---------------------------------------
Objective updated: Reinforce at rally point
-------------------------------------------
When the mission starts, head over to the rally point. At the minute there's
no
enemies around.
Objective updated: Destroy the first Anti Air Bunker with C4
------------------------------------------------------------
For this mission (and only this mission sadly) we get to use a marksman. Her
skills can come in quite handy later on in this mission, so don't neglect to
use
her if you see an opportunity.
For now, you have to take out 2 anti-air bunkers. Take a look on the map
screen
and point it due south. We will be destroying the left one first.
Look at the area around the Bunker, there are houses arranged in a circle,
around it are three in the middle. Of these three you want to go to the one
on
the right, make sure you order the squad to stick to the side away from the
bunker.
Your looking for this building:
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
To Bunker
-----------------
| |
| |
| -------
| |
----------
^^^
Order go to here
Follow your team, on the way you may encounter a marksman on top of one of
the
buildings, give the order to fire (using night vision and the scope works
well
to take him out) and reorder the go to.
When you arrive you're cover should still be intact and along the way you
should
have made visual contact with a few of the enemies. Look to the left of the
building, you should see a pile of wood. Order the team to go there and use
it
as cover to take out all the enemies guarding the base.
After the enemies have been dealt with approach the Bunker leaving your squad
near the wood, approach the objective and hit Y to set the C4. Head back to
your
team making sure everyone stays out of range of the blast.
Objective updated: Destroy the last Anti Air Bunker
---------------------------------------------------
Okay, let's get the other Bunker, look on the map screen, this time there
doesn't look like a well places shooting position to take care of the guards.
Look on the map screen again, there's a house directly east of the second
bunker
(the one with the corner missing), so send your squad over to press against
it
(again make sure it's the thinner side away from the bunker.
After you all arrive, head over to the missing corner and look past it to see
a
blue bin. Order the team to press against it, look over to the right and see
the
house across the road, stick to this and order Assault. From these two
positions
the defences should fall in a matter of moments (the MSO Fixed gun is also
out
of range so don't worry about it. There is a sniper on a tower to the left of
the Bunker, make sure he is taken out before proceeding.
When things quieten down spot the wood pile between you and the Bunker order
your squad to wait on the side facing the bunker (not the side you were
shooting
from) staying in assault mode, then approach the Bunker and apply the C4.
Before
setting the C4 make sure that the squad doesn't follow you.
New objective: Lase power generator
-----------------------------------
Objective updated: Reinforce at rally point
-------------------------------------------
Okay, now time for the best part, but first a troop transport will drop bad
guys
off in front of you. Providing you're on assault mode, stay stuck to the wall
next to the team and let them do the work. 3 - 4 dead rebels later and you're
done.
Look at the map screen and find the rally point, again there's an absence of
enemies at the moment so just order the team straight there and follow them.
At
the truck pick any team members you like (keep the marksman) and choose a
sniper
rifle, since they are almost exactly the same it doesn't really matter which.
Objective updated: Reach targeting position
-------------------------------------------
Now you have to destroy the bases' generator before attacking it directly.
Once
again there are no enemies so just order the team to go to the objective and
follow them. When you arrive make sure you go into Recon mode and put the
team
where ever you like.
Objective updated: Lase power generator
---------------------------------------
Our ol' friend Mr. Apache's back. Make sure you stay out of the enemies gun
range and switch to map mode. Before taking out the generator locate and
destroy
all the enemies in the area, gunners and APCs can all damage the apache and
hovering over a big generator being shot at doesn't do much for it's
survivability. Locate and destroy either with the Ghost Team or Apache the
group
advancing up the road to your position. When the dust settles, order the
Apache
to fire at the generator, and then move it somewhere out of the way.
Find the wrecked generator on the map and look further ahead to the main
base,
you should see it's perimeter fence. Hit regroup and run down the hill over
to
the fence, stopping at the gap.
New objective: Neutralize the rebel camp
----------------------------------------
Objective updated: Search and destroy artillery pieces
------------------------------------------------------
When you arrive at the fence you will be reinforced by an MA2A Bradley. For
the
rest of the mission forget the Apache as it doesn't last five minutes (this
is
an Anti Air station after all).
To take out the artillery, logically you must first get into the base, no
small
task since it's reinforced with machine gun nest mounted troops in bunkers.
Order the Bradley to move forwards until it refuses to go anymore (it should
be
halfway between the bunkers and the fence. While it's moving, look at the
left
bunker and spot the small building directly north east of it, send the Ghosts
here and move through the gate yourself.
Buddy will tell you that there's movement all around you and two APCs will
come
out of the gate. One will stop near the Ghosts but not fire at them, the
other
will stop next to the Bradley and try to shoot it. Order the Bradley to take
out
the one next to it and the Ghosts to fire at their one, if the Bradley
destroys
it's APC first get it to help out the Ghost team.
Okay, head over and join the Ghosts, Buddy chimes in again and the Bunkers
activate. Order all units (except the Apache) to destroy all local enemies,
use
your sniper rifle to help them out. After three or four waves later the
rebels
should give up attacking, leave the Bradley to watch the entrance and move
yourself and the Ghosts past the Bunkers.
Where enemies appear inside the base can be a bit random so if you see
someone
or don't see described don't worry about it.
After passing through the gates a enemy should be spotted at the back of the
base, take him out. Another guard will take his place so take him out as
well.
Point the map to the south and examine the base, there are three targets that
need to be destroyed. It doesn't matter in which order you do it in but for
this
guide we will be starting from the one on the left.
Take a look at the run-up to the bunker, there are two more building with the
corners 'missing'. With the map pointing east put your squad against the left
most one and look towards the bunkers. A small way ahead is low wall of wood,
send the squad there and attack the enemy. Chances are they will get on the
gun
turrets, if so wait until one stops firing and order the entire squad to
attack
them. Repeat with all the enemies. When the fighting ends, send the team to
the
other side of the wall and go over to the Howitzer, plant the C4 and go and
meet
up with the rest of the Squad.
Look at the destroyed bunker, cheer, then turn 180 degrees to the next one.
Look
the to left to see a lit up area and beyond it a hanger. Progress down the
side
of these buildings with the Squad, when you come to a gun turret look down
towards the objective and take out the guard in wait.
There is a second guard here if he did not attack when you first entered the
base, move carefully and take him out if you see him. Look at the bunker and
then look to the right, there are several tents with go up all the way to the
last target. Put your squad against one of them and go down to plant the C4
on
the objective.
Head back to the squad and take a look at the map, there are three buildings
lines up between you and the last objective. Line the squad up against the
left
one and follow them. To their left is a concrete block and a stack of wood in
front and to the right of it, go here and use it for cover. Take out all the
enemies guarding the last bunker.
After all the enemies are dead head over to the bunker and give it the C4
treatment.
New objective: Reach extraction point
-------------------------------------
Easy part, order the team to the extraction point to complete the level.
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6e - Mission 5 : Mayday! Mayday! ------------------------------------- WK06
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DIFFICULTY: 5/5
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Ah, ha, welcome to what's probably the most difficult level of the game, the
key
to survival here is to not let your health fall below green, especially on
this
section.
You start out on the cool helicopter shooting mini-game. Killing the enemies
here doesn't seem to affect their numbers on the ground, but take them out
before they can damage your health. As usual, destroy APCs, Tanks when you
see
them and ignore troop transports if there are no troops nearby and shoot only
in
bursts of around one second; not shooting when you don't need to. This
minigun
overheats faster then the Xbox, and that's saying something...
When you hear Buddy warn you about RPGs on the roof, look at the large tower
for
two enemies labelled Anti-Tank Gunners, kill them before they take away all
of
your health in one bug fireball.
New objective: Destroy mobile AAA units
---------------------------------------
When you come to the ground, run forwards and get into the prone position.
When
the enemy transport arrives shoot as many as possible while they are getting
out.
Move around to get a view on any you missed, then move passed the transport
an
to the high wall to it's left. There are three rebels here, kill them before
they have an opportunity to shoot/grenade you.
Slowly move forwards and locate the guard in the tower behind the road. When
he
is dead move over to a rebel and pick up his weapon. Turn around and go up
the
stairs. Keep going up and duck into the alcove, press against the corner and
watch as some rebels take up positions. Wait until some start running towards
you, kill them first, then take out the rest of them.
Continue up the stairs and duck under the low wall as you move up to the
courtyard. When you get to the corner locate the sniper in the tower and as
many
other enemies as you can. Start to take them out, killing anymore who appear.
Make your way around the left hand side of the courtyard, shooting through
the
tents. After you clear the way move over to the objective, shoot any
remaining
guards and set the C4.
Objective updated: Reach scrambled zone
---------------------------------------
The next part is quite hard not to take damage on, head over to the far left
hand side of the courtyard and start down the grass side to the right. Spot
the
three enemies (two on the ground one in the tower to the left) and take them
all
out (use sniper and night vision to be quicker and more accurate).
Before carrying on down the road equip your smoke grenades. Progress slowly
down
the road until a Helio flies past, keep a sharp eye out for an APC coming
down
the road, when you see it, immediately throw a smoke grenade a few meters in
front of you and open fire on the gunner on top. After he is dead the APC
will
drive past so make sure it doesn't hit you.
As soon as the APC is destroyed throw another grenade and kill the soliders
running at you, if they get close they'll kill you in under a second so move
back the entire time.
Continue up the road making sure you don't miss any of the special forces,
once
you get past the barrier move up the hill and shoot anyone one sight.
Thanks go to JC Suttun and Rod Roach for the much better / easier strategy:
After you go around the corner near the grass, find the gun emplacement and
use it to take out the three enemies at the far end. The Heilo and APC are
scripted after you move so far down the road, so when it triggers, run back
to the gun and use it to take everyone down.
Objective updated: Destroy AAA artillery
----------------------------------------
You now enter a scrambled zone, these places are a pain since your vision
goes
blurred and you will lose trace of targets the instant they go off the
screen.
Look on the map, here's the two AAA batteries that need destroying. For now
we
are going to go for the closer one on the right.
After going through the barrier, follow the road across the other side of the
wall. Keep going for around 5 seconds, then turn around and locate the enemy
at
the top of the hill. Shoot him and then carry on down the road. You should
see
a large tent and beyond it the target, zoom in on the target and locate a
small
radar dish. Shoot it to put the HUD back to normal and locate all enemies.
Immediately shoot the rebel next to the dish, then look at the tent, two
enemies will round the corner on the left, shoot them and proceed to the
target
then blow it up.
Press on to the next target, the enemies will almost certainly have noticed
you
so take out who you can see, if you get a shot at it, destroying the jammer
here helps a lot.
When the zone is clear, don't go to plant the C4 instead stick to the AAA
unit
and move to the left corner. Locate the three guards (again, one in the tower
and two on the ground) and kill them. When you're done plant the C4 and move
away.
Head over to the watch tower and move past it, follow the left road up to the
castle. When you are facing the castle (south east) look up to spot two
enemies
at the top of the stair case, shoot the one on the right first, then kill the
one on the left as he tries to run down the stairs (if you miss him he will
shoot at you from the path ahead so be careful).
Keep heading up the winding path until you reach the stone part of the road.
Head round the first corner and duck, stick to the wall and move to the next
corner. Here the enemy will have four troops, two in the front, two in the
back.
Keep attacking from the corner until they go down.
Instead of following the road take the side passage next to the corner you
were
shooting round, in the right of this area is an ammo box where you can boost
up
your health.
Carry on past the dead guards and move to the next corner, there are two
guards
there, take them out. As you go down this path two more guards will ambush
you
at the top of the short staircase. Kill them both as fast as you can and
round
the next two corners.
Stay close to the right hand side on this path, at the top hill the guard in
front. Retrace you steps along the wall for about one second, then kill the
other three guards from behind it.
There are now no more enemies on the ground, move to the artillery and C4
them.
After you destroy the second one, move over to the castle and under the
sheltered area. Point directly at the wall and turn 90 degrees right. Run
under
the sheltered area and round the corner onto the dirt road behind it. The
Helio
that flew overhead earlier is back, and the mini game at the start just got
reversed. As long as you constantly move, the gun shouldn't hit you. Follow
the
lights on the ground down the hill to the road, reach the checkpoint and get
in,
the Helio flies off and it's another mission complete.
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6f - Mission 6 : Ready for bear -------------------------------------- WK07
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DIFFICULTY: 3/5
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New objective: Locate tank trainers
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Objective updated: Reach Barracks entrance
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Why can't these people talk properly, they already said they have to move the
President over the radio for all to hear, so why they then go about saying it
in
code is beyond me. aaanyway...
As soon as you get control move off to the right near the fence, an enemy
patrol
will come down and if you stay still will spot you. Look over to the road the
APC came down and locate three enemies near the base. Kill them, focusing on
any
who use a turret. After the combat finishes keep moving up the right side of
the
area and locate the next defence point further ahead. After they are all
taken
out, move your squad to the low wall. Jump over it and head to the larger
wall
behind it. Move across it to the left until you reach the entrance
checkpoint.
Kill both the patrolling guard and the one in the checkpoint. Look to the
left
of the hut to see another guard, kill him before he moves out of sight (he
may
come through the other gap in the wall further on so be ready). Finally, kill
the last guard as he rounds the corner.
Position your team on the closest wall of the checkpoint and let them sight a
guard. Order them to kill him, head over there, go to the other side and kill
the guard.
Head to the next wall in front of the checkpoint, there will be an APC
patrolling beyond this building, as soon as you see it, shoot at it and get
it
to come over to your position. You should focus your attention on killing the
gunner, as soon as you do it will drive off (if the others don't blow it up
first).
With that out of the way, go into the map screen and send the Cypher over to
the
large 'C' shaped building and locate the three guards. Move to the left side
of
building A-04 and shoot the solider in the window, then send the team to the
low
wall to the left of your position. Follow them and move through the gap in
the
wall. Move between the two rooms until you reach the corner over looking the
road that the APC was patrolling. Shoot both guards to clear the way.
Send the Cypher off to overlook both areas further ahead from the 'C' shaped
building. The left one is cornered off by fences and is also the place we're
heading.
Depending on who ran where when the shooting start, guards maybe in both
areas
or just the one with the tank trainers. Send the squad to the perimeter wall
and
head to the edge closest to your position. Locate the sandbags on the
opposite
side and shoot the gunner behind them.
Now head right to the opposite wall and take out the other two. Now head into
the building and free the Tank Trainers.
New objective: Lead trainers to tanks
-------------------------------------
Head back outside to the sand bags, there are two gunners on the roof so take
them out asap. Retrace your steps through the C building and to the red area.
Move down the slope until you see the enemy, bring the squad to you and start
taking them out. When you're done head to building H-01, stick to the wall
near
the entrance and take out the guard. Enter the storage area and the trainers
will stop getting in the way and board the tanks.
New objective: Clear the way
----------------------------
Move back outside of the warehouse and follow the road, the tanks will roll
out
of the hanger so don't get too far away from them.
Move to the building with the red cross on the side, and through the passage.
Stick to the left wall and take out the road block near the tunnel, after all
the enemies are destroyed head over to the ammo box on the left side of the
tunnel entrance.
Head into the tunnel followed by the tanks, two gunners will round the far
corner, take them out. An APC come round next which the tanks make short work
of.
Follow the tanks round to the rally point, then head over to the Ghost Truck.
New objective: Hold Position
----------------------------
The tanks are being re-armed so you have to hold off the enemy counter attack
(why did the rebel leaders get so many troops anyway?) Look over to your
right,
where is a shaded section with two gun turrets. Grab the one closest to the
Ghost Truck and repel the counter attack.
This type of stationary gun doesn't overhead anywhere near as much as the one
mounted on the Black Hawks, you will still need to fire in burst shots, but
keep
them going for about 3 seconds.
After a few minutes a confiscated Bradley will come into the fight.
Concentrate
on killing the gunner as well as any other enemies nearby, the tank itself is
bulletproof but can't hit you. Soon the tanks are re-armed and roll out of
the
hanger. Issue the command to destroy the Bradley.
New objective: Reach assembly area
----------------------------------
Let go of the turret with Y and move towards the low wall of boxes ahead.
Position your squad there and move the buildings on the left. Two more guards
will come into the courtyard, order the attack and fire yourself to kill them
in
the cross fire before they can get to cover.
Send the tanks forward they should be able manage the two tanks waiting for
them, keep an eye on the map whilst they are moving and make sure they are
not
destroyed. When the tanks stop, move to the first one out of the courtyard
and
turn left. Go up the stairs and onto the roof where you will find an ammo
box.
You should have sighted the enemies further ahead. Move yourself and the
squad
to the edge of the roof and take out all of the enemies you have a visual on.
After they're out of the picture head to the large building near the water
tower. Position your squad on the near one of the gaps to shoot at the enemy
and
head around the left hand side to enter the building itself. Here use the
wall
to move and have a good shot on all of the enemies, while doing this order
the
tanks to move forwards. When they get close enough, order them to attack the
Bradley.
Keep following the road to the tanks main storage area to your immediate left
and right are two bunkers. Head left and use the cover to attack the soldiers
inside. After they are gone, move up to the bunker and grab the mounted
turret.
You will now be attacked by two helicopters, use the turret to shoot them
down,
then move to the centre of the tank area and wait for the APC to arrive. Get
in
to complete the mission.
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6g - Mission 7 : Quarterback ----------------------------------------- WK08
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
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New objective: Secure US President
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Objective updated: Reach Salvatore's position
---------------------------------------------
That pesky President Ballantine's gone and gotten himself lost. Well
kidnapped
actually and it's the Ghost's job to go and get him.
As soon as you move out of the APC order your team up against the Bradley,
move
out of firing range yourself and use the map to select targets for the tank
and
the Ghosts to fire at. Don't try to poke out of cover during this time as the
chances of being hit are very high. After all that's done, order the tank to
advance and follow on behind it. At the corner into the shantytown you maybe
attacked by two rebels, so take them out as soon as you see them.
After a short walk you should be encountering a rebel position complete with
an
armoured vehicle. As soon as you see it order the Bradley to attack it while
you
mop up the infantry. After the fighting stops press on leaving the tank where
it
is. Further up the road you will be faced with an anti-tank gunner. Order
your
squad to attack him and fire yourself before he has a chance to launch a shot
at
you. After he is dead find the two gunners near him and get to cover. Over to
the left side of the road are several back allies (these have guards too so
watch out) and use these to move around the back of the gunners on the road.
After they go down the road should be clear of enemies to Salvatore's
position
so head there.
Objective updated: Reach construction site
------------------------------------------
On a side note, you can never get here fast enough to stop Salvatore and his
team from being killed.
Take a look at the map and face due east towards the red zone. See that
claustrophobic street almost certainly swarming with enemies, yep that's what
you have to go through.
Go back into the game and run forwards, when you spot the tall wind tower
move
to it's left and position the squad at the corner of the building overlooking
the road. Move back the way you came and go between the building the squad
should be on and the to it's right. Cut through the gap and spot the shaded
area
across the road with the rebels, from here you and your team should mow them
down quickly.
Order the tank to move and wait for it to reach your position. Order it up
the
street and let it sight the APC Mogwag, order it to attack and wait for until
it
is destroyed.
Leave the tank where it is and slowly move up the road, staying towards the
right hand side. Two rebels will attack from around a corner to the left, so
take them out.
The path will split ahead, take the left hand route and kill the guards at
the
other side. Look to the left, there is a path down to the large structure
VIP1
is in, to the right is a small flat that you can fire from. Go here first and
take down all the visible enemies (including the sniper on the top-centre of
the
roof). After they are destroyed, make sure the squad is following and head
down.
Objective updated: Find the US President
----------------------------------------
Locate the cement mixer at the bottom of the hill and order your squad to its
left hand side, follow them closely and locate any enemies along the route.
When
the route's clear head round to the back of the building and go inside the
north
door. Follow the passageway and press up against the corner where two Rebels
are
taking to the President. Wait for the order to fire from Keating and kill the
both of them.
**NOTE- The President will run as soon as you shoot, make sure you don't hit
him
by accident.
After he is secured order your squad to press against one of the corners
overlooking corridor you came from, two rebels will run down make sure that
they
are taken out before they can shoot the President.
Objective updated: Extract with President Ballantine
----------------------------------------------------
When the coast is clear, move forwards and take the right turn at the T-
junction.
Approach the garage doors, kill the guard if he is there and take position on
the right corner, order the squad to Assault and put them against the left.
There is a marksman on the highway across the fences as well as several other
guards. When the guards are defeated, send the Ghosts to the concrete block
in
the centre of the road, they should spot most of the guards, there is a
marksman
on the roof of the far building to the south, make sure you kill him before
he
has a chance to fire.
Move slowly towards to target, face the building you just came out of and
spot
the gunner on the roof, kill him and check the area for stragglers. Once it
is
fairly secure move to the objective, at this point more Helicopters come, you
can't damage them with you're current weapons, so make a run for the APC.
New objective: Recover the football
-----------------------------------
Objective updated: Move to rally point
--------------------------------------
When you exit the APC head down the road to the rally point, there are no
enemies in the area at the moment.
Pick a team and a gun and get ready. When you get control go into assault
mode
and hold your position. Two enemies will come out of the base, kill them and
move into the small tunnel. Stick onto the corner and shoot the gunner inside
the base. Order your team across the road and look for anyone shooting at
them.
After the coast is clear, cross the road yourself and enter the base.
Hmm, it doesn't look like Boland's having a run time with Ontiveros. Take out
the three rebels on the ground and the ones on the containers. Look down the
road and order the team against the stacks of wood.
Carlos Ontiveros is getting into a Heilo, kill his guards on the roof and
keep
moving towards the objective. The chopper will fly straight past you, at the
moment it is indestructible. Buddy lands just next to the construction site,
after reaching the objective, turn right and run over to Black Hawk 4.
New objective: Reach extraction point
-------------------------------------
Head over to Black Hawk 4, what follows is the standard mini gun game in a
dogfight. Use the gun to fire at the two enemy helicopters and any troops on
the
ground when you see the opportunity. After both choppers are down, it's
mission
complete.
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6h - Mission 8 : Guardrail IX ---------------------------------------- WK09
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
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New objective: Recover the football
-----------------------------------
Objective updated: Move to the abandoned train station
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You're on your own again for this one (I thought it was supposed to be a team
game? Anyway) head to the parked truck under the highway and use the UAV3 to
check the first set of buildings and the road between you and them, you
should
see three enemies two walking down the far off road and one in the alleys of
the
left building.
Because of the guardrail, you'll lose track of any enemies within a few
seconds.
Move forwards and wait until you see the two guards patrolling far off, shoot
them both. Wait for a few moments and the gunner from the alley should appear
too.
If you didn't see the guards patrolling head the left of the left building
and
kill the guard down the alley. Look towards the far street and locate the
guards
(you may have to move down the alley a bit to see them.)
Move down the ally the guard was standing at and kill the remaining two
rebels.
There are now two sets of buildings, the one on the left is split into four,
the
other has a large drop in it. Send the cypher to the cross roads of the left
building and locate three enemies.
Head down the middle of both sets of buildings to approach the right alley of
the left set. Kill the guard there and wait for his two friends to come over,
kill them when you see them.
Go down the ally head right to the other side of the buildings, then look at
your map. You are looking for the building directly ahead of the group you're
near now. Between the two is a truck. Move the back of the trailer and look
over
at the gardens. Spot the two guards and take them out, then head over to the
corner just in front of the cab section.
There is a sniper to the east, on top of the far left building, your priority
should be to hit him, if you can't see him use the scope, thermal vision or
the
Cypher to get a lock.
After the sniper is down slowly move down the road to the left of the
building
he was on. Look on the map, on the other side of the building is a roadblock.
Head down the first alley to the right and follow it until you are
overlooking
the roadblock. If you has a scope equipped you should be able to hit most of
the
rebels from this location, if you haven't run to the white building opposite
(if
you don't stop you shouldn't be hit), or just go around the other side of the
building you are on. You should now have a good shot at all the rebels, be
careful if any run right at you. Several dead bad guys later and you can
enter
the train station.
New objective: Disable GUARDRAIL XI
-----------------------------------
Objective updated: Reach drop point
-----------------------------------
The first building is free of enemies so head straight into the second
through
the door on the right.
Stick to the yellow container ahead and look at the two high windows. There
is
a
gunner behind each of these so take them out. Positioning yourself can be a
pain
here, make sure you are not in a position where you are leaving yourself
open.
Move forwards, past the first track and head for the red container carriage
on
the next line. Two gunners will position themselves to the right, for some
reason you cannot fire round corners in one of these so just blast away.
Move past the stairs into the next area, stick to the corner of the container
past the fire extinguisher and shoot the guard at the far end, another guard
will round the corner next to you, when he does quickly unstick and shoot
him.
There will be two guards on the left and right on the staircase above. There
are
then two more guards behind the crate you're in front of, make sure they
don't
stand right in front of you since they can be a pain to hit and almost always
finish you off in a few seconds.
Head forwards, then right, then left. Shoot the guard in the centre of the
room,
then turn 180 degrees to hit the guard in the window, finally keep look to
the
south. Keep going round the containers until you find the last rebel and
finish
him.
Head into the next room, via the stairs and head to the drop. From the ammo
box
pick up the A550 Sniper and head outside.
Objective updated: Go to turntable
----------------------------------
As soon as you hit the outside, push against the corner of the crates and
look
at the closest watertower to find the sniper. Wait until just after he shoots
and use your sniper rifle to take him out.
**NOTE- You cannot use your thermal vision to find this sniper as he is too
far
away.
When he is down spot the small hill ahead, run over and crouch at the top.
Soon
a vehicle will enter the area, wait until it gets close and snipe the gunner,
it
will then drive off.
Now turn your attention to the crates and enemies ahead, snipe the two
gunners
on the right from this position.
Move over to the left wall and run over to the next hill. From here shoot the
gunner behind the second line of crates and anyone you missed before.
Head over to the left wall again and follow it to the right angle. Head along
this wall to the corner and shoot the three soldiers waiting.
**NOTE- This corner doesn't let you stick to the corner so just keep stepping
out and firing or using grenades to get them.
After the fighting ends keep moving forwards to the walled storage facility.
From here, press against a corner wall and try to spot enemies (the Cypher
won't
work here because of the roofing).
I never liked this part because there are always more enemies then what there
seems. Shoot the closest enemy on the right first, then look to the far left
hand corner to find the next. Move up to the next red container and look at
the
exit, find and shoot the rebel through the wall. Now move up to the barrels
and
Shoot the enemy nearest the exit as well as the one on the other side of the
warehouse.
Head over to the large orange container on the left and peek around both
sides
to check for enemies. When it is all clear run into the large red warehouse
at
the back.
Objective updated: Demo the antenna with C4
-------------------------------------------
When you enter the turntable go up the stairs on the right and move to the
first
large gap, get into the crouch position and start sniping all the enemies
that
appear.
Five dead rebels later and go back down the stairs and through the second gap
into the train yard. Move slowly down the side of the red carriage, if you
didn't see him in the sniping there will be a rebel hiding inside one of the
passages. If he's there find and kill him be hiding against the barrels after
the carriage. After that's taken care of, go to the far left wall of the
turntable and exit through the door.
There is an ammo box in the corner so pick up some fresh reserves and head up
the stairs. Move along the railings until you reach the end, duck next to the
corner. Kill the three rebels and head down to the platform.
This part's important, if you are using a sniper rifle then pick up an enemy
weapon otherwise the next part gets a lot tougher. Continue down until you
find
a low carriage, jump on and off, then move right to the next carriage.
The jamming is starting to get really strong at this point.
Move to the other side and press against the corner of the container. Look at
the large structure with the antenna on top. There are two guards in the
windows
and two on the roof. Take them all out, this maybe a bit harder without the
superior zoom, but as long as you keep ducking behind cover you should not
get
hit badly.
After they're down jump down onto the platform and slowly approach the
building.
There are two more guards down below, so take them out as well.
When all six enemies guarding the structure are down, run down the slope and
around the buildings right side. Near the fencing is a trench, go into it and
follow the building up to the GUARDRAIL. Plant the charges, you now have
thirty
seconds to retrace you're steps, there are no enemies, so just run all the
way
to the containers outside (which promptly get made smaller).
Objective updated: Hold position
--------------------------------
The enemy doesn't seem to happy you did that. Move to the left side of the
boxes
go to full auto if for some reason you haven't already and switch to thermal
mode. Stay hidden behind the boxes and wait for the enemy to come to the
other
side of the tracks, taking cover behind boxes. There are four points they go
to,
to fire, make sure you keep watching for enemies.
New objective: Reach extraction point
-------------------------------------
After Bud updates you're mission stay where you are until the enemies stop
coming, then slowly move towards the extraction point spotting and taking
down
enemies and using the Cypher if needed.
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6i - Mission 9 : Bulldog --------------------------------------------- WK10
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DIFFICULTY: 3/5
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New objective: Clear Convoy route
---------------------------------
Objective updated: Neutralise first anti-air position
-----------------------------------------------------
When you get control, move down the slope to the left then make your way to
the
front of the roof, pressing against the low wall. Use this position to locate
and kill the 2 soldiers, 1 gunner and 1 anti-tank gunner in the area below.
Objective updated: Neutralise last anti-air position
----------------------------------------------------
Head back up the ramp and cross the rooftop you landed on, crouch and move
towards the next ramp. A guard will run across the rooftop below, fire at him
to
get his attention and kill him as he runs up the ramp. If he doesn't run when
you are ready to move down the ramp be alert for him hiding behind one of the
structures facing away from the ramp.
Press against the low wall overlooking the roof and locate the sniper at the
far
end. After he is down, look over the area for the remaining solider, if you
can't see him, stand back up and walk down the ramp. As soon as he exposes
himself, kill him.
Move down the ramp and follow the wall to the next short ramp. Head up turn
onto
the next rooftop and then up the large ramp ahead. As you get near the top,
crouch and stick to the wall. At the top look over to the building with the
yellow sign across the road. Locate the marksman to the right of this yellow
sign and kill him. Unstick from the wall and head to the wall facing the ramp
in
the centre of the rooftop. There maybe an enemy here, if so kill him.
Move to the right side of the wall and scan the palm tree ahead (zooming in
if
needed). When you spot the marksman, take him down.
Move away from the wall and approach the small wall near the red and white
antennae. Before you get too close to the wall, throw a smoke grenade against
it
to conceal your position. After the smoke fills, move to the edge and take
out
the three - four (depending if you found one on this roof) rebels. You may
have
to move around the wall to get them but remember to stay in the smoke for as
long as possible, using the wall for cover.
After all the enemies are down, head down the ramp to the right of the
antennae
and cross the rooftop. On the next roof top there is a low wall with a right
angle. Press on the side closest to you and take out the two soldiers who run
around the far corner. One may tray to get as close as possible to your
position, so if anyone makes a charge, take him down as quickly as possible.
Move down the right ramp and stick to the left corner of the large wall
ahead.
Take out the enemy hiding behind the cover ahead. Run over to the left side
of
the cover the enemy was behind and sight the guard and remove him.
Head up the left ramp and duck behind the wall at the top, don't stick to it
however. Two guards (one at a time) will rush your position, stand up and
kill
them as they approach, then duck before the sniper hits you.
Once they are dead stick to the corner and look at the white skyscraper
opposite. Point your targeting reticule to the top of the far low wall and
just
to the left of the water tank, this should locate the marksman, if not keep
zooming and using the thermal vision until you find him. Head across and down
the ramp, this large rooftop is clear of enemies and the roadblock dead
ahead.
Move closely to the edge facing the roadblock and throw a smoke grenade to
conceal your location, then move to the edge and kill the Soldier and Anti-
tank
gunner.
**NOTE- After the roadblock is completely cleared Buddy should say 'Good
Job'.
If not then you have encountered the bug, press pause and go to load last
save
to fix it (or it normally fixes it >_>).
Objective updated: Neutralise roadblocks
----------------------------------------
Head along the rest of the rooftop and duck behind the first air-conditioning
unit to your left. Look at the yellow block at the far end, zoom in and go
into
thermal mode to find his feat. Shoo them and wait for two more guards to
appear.
Using the air con units for cover, shoot all three guards. Move to the yellow
bricks and press against the side nearest the road. Move over to the far side
and peek out. There are three air con units, just to the right of the centre
one
is a marksman, take him out.
Head past where the sniper was, and turn left, turn left again and you should
be
in a small passage facing the road. Stick to the right wall and move across
to
the corner. As soon as you reach it look around the corner to the white sign
across the road to find a marksman. When he is registered move back down the
passage a bit.
Unstick from the wall and slowly move along it in scope mode, looking at the
marksman in thermal mode. As soon as you see him fire before he can kill you.
Head across this roof, through to the next area on the right and stick to the
air con unit to the left of the passage facing the road. At the far end there
is
a soldier so take him out. Head over the roof the guard was at, you should be
looking at a white satellite disk on the right and two metal fences ahead.
Move between the fences and turn right, move across the metal bridge and head
to
the end of the building. Standard procedure again: throw a smoke grenade and
kill the enemies below before the smoke clears and they return fire. There
are
three rebels, a gunner and anti-tank gunner near the troop transport, and one
solider on the other side of the road to the right.
New objective: Return to Black Hawk 4
-------------------------------------
After the three rebels are downed Black Hawk 4 returns get in and begin the
minigun section.
New objective: Escort US convoy
-------------------------------
Once again, very little to say can help with this mini-game. Shoot APCs as
soon
as they appear and don't worry about your health dipping into the red as it
will
be fully restored after the mini-game ends.
New objective: Secure General Martian
-------------------------------------
Objective updated: Proceed to crash site
----------------------------------------
You may notice the new addition to your team, an anti tank gunner. This means
a
lot less evasive manoeuvres as angry vehicle drivers try to run over you
after
killing their gunner. He'll also use his weapon as a grenade launcher of
sorts
and won't fire when standing right next to a wall blowing everyone up in the
process, unlike some games. So it's all good.
Anyway, look on your map and find the two long buildings to the south. Head
to
the right side of the one closest to you. There is a large road block here,
order the attack and kill the gunners on both sides of the road. After they
are
destroyed move your squad to the next long building ahead. Clear any
remaining
enemies from the area and then send your team to the last corner ahead. A
Panhard will come down the street, kill the gunner before it gets too close
and
order the attack on the vehicle.
After it is destroyed, head down the street and press against the corner to
the
right. Order the attack and kill the guards, order the vehicle to be
destroyed
and proceed down the left side of the road.
At the grey wall, order your team to one side and go to the other. Shoot and
kill the two soldiers on the ground, order your team to the left wall ahead.
Look at the read building with the green cross to the right. On the roof is a
marksman, move to the left corner of the wall to get a clear shot and kill
him.
Look on the map and locate the two long buildings to the west running north
to
south. The easterly building is separated by a road, move past it and head to
the next building, move to it's right edge and look at the map (you should be
right next to the blue zone with it on your right). Finally look down the
road
and sent your team to the next building, follow them.
To your left is a passage to the town square. Send you team to one end of the
building and stand against the other. There are several enemies on the
ground,
so give the order to fire and kill them all.
After the firing ends leave your team where they are and move up the road
towards the square, staying near the left wall. About halfway through towards
the square run to the other side of the road and look at the building to the
far
left with the two flagpoles sticking out, regroup, find and kill the sniper
before he can hit you. After he is dead, head over to the objective.
Objective updated: Protect General Martin until APC arrives
-----------------------------------------------------------
Put your squad on assault mode if you haven't already and regroup. Enemies
will
start approaching from the south, take them out and follow General Martian to
the western stalls. After the Black Hawk explodes enemies will start coming
in
from the west. Regroup your team and keep protecting Martian (they will
rarely
go for him if any members of the Ghosts are around).
Objective updated: Reach extraction point
-----------------------------------------
After the attack is neutralised, the area is clear of enemies and you get a
free
run to the APC with General Martian in tow.
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6j - Mission 10: Fierce Resistance ----------------------------------- WK11
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DIFFICULTY: 4/5
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Y'see, this is what happens when you leave bits of your black projects laying
around, they get stolen and disassembled by madman. Well, maybe not all the
time, but most of it!
Follow the street for the moment, it seems your reputation precedes you. Head
over to Zocolo Plaza and when you arrive the Objective updates.
New objective: Neutralise the jamming signal
--------------------------------------------
Objective updated: Reach the scrambled area
-------------------------------------------
Send your team forward to the red box ahead, to the right of them are some
pillars, head their and start taking out the enemies on the road and the
first
floor of the building to the right. Once the path is clear, run over to the
target, the objectives then update.
Objective updated: Locate and eliminate the scrambling source
-------------------------------------------------------------
Head left down the street. You'll run into an enemy standing at a corner,
take
him out and position the Ghosts next to this corner, shooting at the enemies
down the road. South and look down the street in thermal mode while they are
fighting. Two guards will appear down the road and start shooting, kill them
both and help your team finish off the rest down the side road. For more
detail
see below.
SOUTH
| E |
| E | --------
| / | J |
/ / | |
/ ^ |--------- ----
| | E
| P
| G-> E
|
| G|----------------------
| P |
KEY
E - Enemy
G - Ghosts position
P - Player position
J - Jammer position
G -> Ghosts fire
P -> Player fire
Yes I know, I suck at ASCII Art. Anyway that's the best position to be in to
take little to no damage for this section.
After all the enemies are destroyed, head down to the objective and destroy
the
jammer. Turn around and head out of the alley towards the red building and
turn
left. Head past the burning vehicle and press the team against the wall to
the
right.
There are two marksmen on the roof of the building at the far side of the
road
(where the flak fire seems to be coming from). Use thermal vision and zoom to
locate and kill them before they can fire an accurate shot.
Head down the road and past the two taxis. After you pass them and start to
be
affected by the jamming again follow the street moving off to the right.
Follow the wall until you see a white van with a colourful logo on the side
ahead. Stop at this corner and spot the sand bags down the street.
Slowly move up the street in thermal mode with the Ghosts, as soon as enemies
start appearing shoot them, there is an enemy in the window directly above
the
sand bags who will fire and throw grenades at you, make sure you sight and
kill
him.
New objective: Secure the zone
--------------------------------------------
Objective updated: Reach counter sniper position
------------------------------------------------
Exit the room, as you do so turn 180 degrees and look at the above window for
a
solider. After he is done with, head towards the objective until you find a
garage door to your right and the street beyond. Here there is a roadblock of
four men. Face the street and move to the left, order a regroup and look down
the street to the right, find shoot and kill the four guards. After they are
dealt with, head up the stairs to the objective.
Before on the roof itself position the Ghosts next to a wall on the stair
case
and run onto the roof on your own. You will see a Black Hawk heading your
way,
run back down the stairs and make sure nobody can hit you.
Use the Black Hawk in the map mode of destroy the Havok sites (they appear as
vehicles) as well as all other enemies in the area. After the Havoks are
destroyed the mission updates.
New objective: Protect General Martian
--------------------------------------
Objective updated: Reach Majestic hotel
---------------------------------------
At the moment the area is clean of enemies, so make your way over to the
hotel.
Once inside, move up the stairwell, one on the higher level, follow the
corridor
through to a balcony over watching the surrender request. Make sure your
squad
is on Recon at this point.
Martian will announce his intentions, wait until they start to fire at him
and
the US Troops. Pay attention to the snipers on the roof over to the left of
the
Palace, and make sure none of them snipe Martian.
New objective: Reach rally point
--------------------------------
Martian's only been hit a little bit (it's nothing compared to what the
Ghosts
seem to take). Head back the way you came out of the hotel and to the rally
point. Wait for the Ghost Truck to arrive and choose a weapon.
For this part I'd recommend the Mk48 LMG as it has heavy firepower and a lot
of
ammo. You could also use the MR-C/AGL to make up the fire power with a
grenade
launcher (only you'll only get six shots with it).
New objective: Reach the palacio Nacionale
------------------------------------------
Although the Palace has a large plaza ahead of it, there are no enemies
there.
Head down the road towards your Abrams and follow the road towards the
palaces'
right side. Hide behind the destroyed tank and spot the enemy positions to
the
left and right down the road. Your tanks are fairly useless here, so use what
cover you've go to locate and destroy the enemies. After the fighting ends,
keep
heading towards the palace entrance from the side. As you approach, regroup
and
go into thermal vision. Several enemies will run out, fire indiscriminately
at
them until they all fall down. When the entrance is clear, head in.
New objective: Arrest General Ontiveros
---------------------------------------
Head into the palace and stay under the pillared roof. At the T-junction turn
left, round the right angle and locate the box in between two of the pillers.
Position your squad here and hide behind the next pillar.
The three walls in front of you contain a lot of enemies, none of which are
Ontiveros so blast them all to pieces. After there are no enemies left, head
under the cover right to the other side of the square and kill the enemies on
the last remaining wall, ducking behind the pillars on the way. After a
while,
US Soldiers will enter the second floor and capture Ontiveros, he is in green
so
there shouldn't be any danger of you mistaking him as a hostile, has also
doesn't shoot at you.
New objective: Move to rally point
----------------------------------
Head out the way you came in and get into the Ghost Truck in the square
outside
the palace. For the next mission (which you are now choosing a weapon for)
I'd
pick the MR-C, another choice would be the SCAR-H.
After all that's set, run into the APC to complete the mission.
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6h - Mission 11: NORAD on the line ----------------------------------- WK12
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DIFFICULTY: 4/5
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New objective: Retrieve the football
------------------------------------
Objective updated: Clear the zone
---------------------------------
As soon as you gain control, run to the left and put your squad against the
corner overlooking the roads. Look to the right to spot a burned out van, use
that for cover and start destroying the enemy special forces in the area.
After combat finishes, head towards the white three-story building and move
past
it. Spot the red stall ahead, make your way over to it and use it for cover
against the enemy gun.
Head along the road to the next stand and go to its left side. Here you can
see
the main outpost. To the right side is an anti-tank gunner, make sure you
shoot
him before he can fire and almost certainly kill you. Then take out the other
two gunners. Look over to the right, there is a building nearby with a pile
of
rubble near the side, between here and the end of the building is a corner
you
can fire from head here and take the last three rebels out.
Objective updated: Return to APC
--------------------------------
Head over to the ammo box if you need to and wait for the objective to
change,
then retrace your steps back to where you got out of the APC.
Objective updated: Reach Angel Plaza
------------------------------------
Well that put a proverbial cink in the works. Again, retrace your steps back
to
the where the enemy outpost was and continue down the road. As you get close
to
the next enemy strong point you will a staircase. Press your team against it
and
order the attack (it's probably already underway anyway). Locate and order to
attack the two marksmen in the buildings before concentrating on the soldiers
and gunners, these snipers will almost exclusively aim for the head. Use the
zoom and thermal vision to help you locate and dispatch them.
Move across the gardens and rejoin the road at the other end, keep pressing
towards Angel Plaza.
There will be a high wall ahead with a gap to move between on the left. Head
through and spot the helicopter hovering around. Order your team to attack, a
few hits from the anti-tank gunner and it will go down. Move over to the
right
wall and position your team at the gap overlooking the road. Head out across
the
road and take cover behind the obstruction. There are a lot of enemies here,
when you get past them continue on down the road.
Objective updated: Seize the football
-------------------------------------
After the objective updates, look out for the turn in the road. Get over to
the
back of the upturned bus and sight all the enemies around the plaza. Keep
jumping out to hit enemy positions and duck back when they return fire. After
the Plaza guards are dead head up to the large statue in the middle of the
area.
Move past it and sight the embassy. Position your team behind the low wall in
front of the stairs near the spike on the left and position yourself on the
one
below the stairs behind the sand bags slightly closer to the embassy (they
are
both to the left of the statue in the centre of the plaza.
Objective updated: Neutralize Carlos Ontiveros and secure launch codes
----------------------------------------------------------------------
From this position, keep sighting and killing targets. Eventually Carlos
Ontiveros will come onto the roof with a rocket launcher. When you see him
order
the entire squad to attack him, your Anti-tank gunner will probably fire at
him
at some point, killing him in one shot. After he is down, stay behind cover
until you are certain all the rebels are down, when they are proceed to the
Black Hawk for your final extraction. On that objective completed, you have
also
completed Ghost Recon, congratulations!
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7. FAQS --------------------------------------------------------------- FQ01
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7a. FAQs ------------------------------------------------------------- FQ02
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Q: ARE YOU GOING TO DO A GUIDE FOR ONLINE MODE?
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A: At the moment, no, due to lack of Live. However, in the future it's always
a
possibility (but don't count on it). Check the guide by Morph for detail into
the multiplayer.
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Q: WHAT'S THE BEST GUN FOR THIS SITUATION?
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A: It depends on what you're doing. However, for the most part the MR-C is
a good choice. When there are lots of enemies about any variant of the SCAR
(CQC, GL etc) can work well but lacks a zoom.
Since ammo is rarely ever a problem I'd recommend always using the full
automatic mode on all main weapons that have it.
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Q: ARE IS THERE A WAY TO SWITCH HANDGUN AND GRENADE WEAPONS?
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A: The grenades always come with frag and smoke options and you can carry
them
both at the same time, but there are no other available options. The handgun
is
always the same and there are never any others to choose from.
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Q: CAN I RECOVER HEALTH AT ALL?
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A: You can view your total health as a percentage on the map screen, if you
are
damaged below 65% and 25% your health will only recharge to those points
and your health display will change to yellow or red accordingly.
You can move your health back up a step by going to an ammo box, kit
container or if you enter an APC. This works for you and your squad but not
support units (whose health doesn't recharge at all). Your health will also
be fully restored at the Ghost Truck.
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Q: HUH? WHY ARE YOU MISSION TITLES DIFFERENT TO WHAT APPEARS AT THE START?
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A: Because they are the names of the location you start in, the mission title
is
found by pressing start and going into statistics, it's in the top left of
that
menu.
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Q: WHAT IS THE BEST TEAM TO USE?
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A: That doesn't seem to matter, you could argue Ramirez is slightly more
accurate then the other Ghosts but aside from that they're just all governed
by the same ally NPC AI.
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Q: WTF! I'M ON THE BULLDOG MISSION, I HAVE CLEARED THE SECOND ROAD BLOCK BUT
NOTHING HAPPENED!
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A: This is a common glitch, if after clearing the second roadblock on Bulldog
the tanks don't move then you have encountered it. Reload the last save from
the
pause menu and try again. Buddy has to say 'Good Job!' if he does then it has
worked, if not make sure there are no more enemies before reloading to save
yourself some time.
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Q: I'M STUCK ON THIS PART, CAN I EMAIL YOU?
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A: By all means, just make sure that what you need is not in the guide. If
what
is in is not working or otherwise causing difficulty, email away! Contact
detailsin the above section.
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Q: WHAT IS THAT SECOND, LONGER SONG PLAYED ON THE END CREDITS?
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A: All along the watchtower - an original song to the game
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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STORY LINE Q&A (SPOILERS!)
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Q: AT THE START OF MISSION 2, WHAT WAS ALL THAT TALK ABOUT NICARAGUANS, THE
REBELS ARE MEXICAN?!
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A: They are indeed. GUARDRAIL IX was in Nicaragua when its team was ambushed
and
captured / killed. The Nicaraguans then went to Mexico and sold the black
project to the Mexican Rebel leader Carlos Ontiveros. All of this was
arranged
by a retired US General who plays no active role in person throughout the
game.
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Q: WHY AT THE END OF THE GAME DOES CARLOS ONTIVEROS START BEING CALLED
GENERAL,
I THOUGHT THAT WAS HIS FATHER, IS IT HIM OR WHAT?
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A: Although it is never seen, it seems Carlos kills his father, or he somehow
dies, and Carlos takes the rank upon himself. This is further supported by
General Ontiveros is confirmed to be in the palace* during the second to last
mission, but never actually appears.
*Read the mission synopsis on the level select screen.
Chances are this was supposed to appear as transmissions throughout this
level,
but for unknown reasons was cut from the final game.
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Q: WHY DID CARLOS ONTIVEROS SEEM TO KNOW MITCHELL IN THE FINAL LEVEL?
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A: Probably because he heard Bud talking to him, however it seems he spent
some
time in the US (he trained at the Academy) so perhaps Mitchall knew him from
there.
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Q: IS THERE A WAY TO STOP SALVATORE AND HIS SQUAD FROM BEING KILLED IN THE
QUATERBACK MISSION?
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A: Nope, it's scripted
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Q: HANG ABOUT, THAT ARRESTED GENERAL IN THE END SEQUENCE, DID WE MEET HIM?
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A: As stated before, the traitor general plays no part to Mitchall and the
Ghosts in the story
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Q: WHENEVER ONTIVEROS COME ONTO THE ROOF IN THE LAST MISSION, HE SHOOTS
DIRECTLY
AT A WALL IN FRONT OF HIM AND SUBSEQUENTLY BLOWS HIMSELF UP!
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A: Game AI (not just GRAW) has always been notoriously spotty when it comes
to
NPCs with rocket launchers, this is one example. Anyway he doesn't blow
himself
up ALL the time, just most of it.
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Q: IS IT JUST ME, OR DOES CARLOS HAVE RED EYES? ALSO, AFTER HE DIES WHY DON'T
WE
GET THE FOOTBALL OFF HIM
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A: It certainly looks like it doesn't it. As for the football, it could be
assumed it's either destroyed by the fall or is later retrieved by US Forces.
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8. THANKS AND CREDIT -------------------------------------------------- TK01
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8a. Thanks and Credit ------------------------------------------------ TK02
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I'd like to thank anyone who has read and found this guide useful, feel free
to
send in anything that you think will help to the email above (full credit
will
be given). Also, all the sites who currently host this guide.
I'd also like thank Ubisoft for making such a great game. So thanks
forreading and good night!